Tilbury Freight Service Expansion

P&O Ferries expands Tilbury freight services to meet rising demand October 2025

P&O Ferries has accelerated its freight service expansion on the North Sea, responding to strong customer demand. The latest upgrades — implemented ahead of schedule in late September — follow the successful capacity boost on the Tilbury–Europoort route earlier this year.

Europoort–Tilbury route: more capacity, better reliability

• Two dedicated vessels — Norsky and Norstream — now operate on the route, allowing up to 20 additional freight units per departure.
• Improved schedule: faster turnaround times and consistent evening departures from both terminals.
• Earlier terminal access: Europoort Terminal now opens at 07:00 local time, supporting early collections and deliveries.

Zeebrugge–Tilbury route: increased frequency

• Weekly sailings have increased from 18 to 20, offering greater flexibility for freight customers.
• The expansion supports scalable growth in line with market demand.

Andrias Justinussen, Chief Growth Officer at P&O Ferries, said:
“This expansion marks another decisive step in our growth journey. Strong customer demand has clearly shown the need for this service. It won’t be our last move in the North Sea — we’ll keep investing in smarter, scalable freight solutions that anticipate our customers’ evolving needs.”.

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